Tag Archive for 'Kurdistan'

Election unlikely to bring Kurd-Baghdad breakthrough

Election unlikely to bring Kurd-Baghdad breakthrough

The issues that have divided Baghdad and the Kurdish region of Iraq will be awaiting the new government after March 7 national elections.

2010 budget boosts oil-producing provinces

The $72bn budget awards dollars to oil-producing provinces and sites of pilgrimage. A stern warning is issued to Kurdish authorities in the form of penalties for cutting off exports.

New oil boards to form across Iraq

New oil boards to form across Iraq

Oil Minister announces new network of boards to deal with oil and gas fields now set to be developed across the country, along with new state oil company.

Kurd-Arab patrols rattle Kirkuk

Kurd-Arab patrols rattle Kirkuk

Kurd, Arab and US soldiers are patrolling areas around the disputed, oil-rich city of Kirkuk, to the alarm of locals.

Sour grapes refined to wine in post-oil auction Diyala

Sour grapes refined to wine in post-oil auction Diyala

Officials in Diyala province, miffed that foreign companies missed the opportunity for oil investment here, are looking upbeat now at alternative investment prospects.

2010 budget stuck on KRG oil exports

2010 budget stuck on KRG oil exports

Section in $71 billion budget legislation threatens Iraqi Kurdistan's share of revenue if oil exports remain shut in.

Comment & Analysis: Iraq's oil and gas challenges and opportunities

Comment & Analysis: Iraq's oil and gas challenges and opportunities

Technical analysis and opinion by an Iraqi oil consultant, a founding executive of the Iraqi National Oil Company, and an author of the 2006 draft Iraqi oil law.

Political implications of the second oil auction

Political implications of the second oil auction

The net outcome of the licensing rounds is likely to be more of an asset than a liability for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

KRG names electricity minister

Posting was delayed as parties reshuffle after the July election and some key ministerial posts change hands.

Baghdad’s oil deals a blow to Kurdish clout in northern talks

Baghdad’s oil deals a blow to Kurdish clout in northern talks

Iraqi Arab-Kurd expert Joost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group explains how the oil is as relevant now as it has ever been.